Anatomy and Physiology

What is anatomy?

Anatomy is derived from the word ANA (apart; away) and Tom (to cut)

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Anatomy is basically the study of the different parts of the body, the structures of the living organism, specifically a human being ​

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What is Physiology?

Physiology is derived from the word Physio (nature) and logy (came from the Greek word "logos" which means study")

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Physiology is basically the study of how the body works, the different functions of the structure of an organism, basically answers the why and how of Anatomy

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Atoms combine to form molecules, macromolecules that form organelles that in turn form different cells

Levels of Structural Organization

Chemical Level of Structural Organization

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Cells are made up of molecules which have different functions towards the formation of the body

Levels of Structural Organization

Cellular Level of Structural Organization

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